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==Early History== | ==Early History== | ||
In the year [[2000]], the [[M-PEG3 Audio|MP3]] digital audio format was just starting to become used widely, particularly among young and tech savvy individuals. Around this time, some electronics companies had released portable | In the year [[2000]], the [[M-PEG3 Audio|MP3]] digital audio format was just starting to become used widely, particularly among young and tech savvy individuals. Around this time, some electronics companies had released portable digital music player devices, which would play MP3s stored on a hard drive, and could be used similarly to a portable CD player. Unfortunately, many of the devices released received poor reviews, often due to being being bulky or having a poorly designed user interface. Apple saw an opportunity, and in October 2001, released their first portable digital music player. <ref>[http://www.ipodhistory.com/ iPod History]</ref>. | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
This first iPod sold very well, despite receiving criticism for | This first iPod sold very well, despite receiving criticism for its $400 price tag, and lack of [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] compatibility. A second edition, released in [[2002]], added Windows compatibility. By 2004, the iPod became an astounding success and one of the most highly sought-after items in the consumer electronics market. | ||
In April 2007, | In April 2007, Apple announced that they had sold over 100 million iPod players.<ref> | ||
[http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/04/09ipod.html Apple.com Announcement]. | [http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/04/09ipod.html Apple.com Announcement].</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:CZ Live]] | [[Category:CZ Live]] | ||
[[Category:Stub Articles]] | [[Category:Stub Articles]] | ||
[[Category:Computers Workgroup]] | [[Category:Computers Workgroup]] | ||
Revision as of 18:30, 10 March 2009
The iPod is a portable media player, produced and sold by Apple, Inc..
Early History
In the year 2000, the MP3 digital audio format was just starting to become used widely, particularly among young and tech savvy individuals. Around this time, some electronics companies had released portable digital music player devices, which would play MP3s stored on a hard drive, and could be used similarly to a portable CD player. Unfortunately, many of the devices released received poor reviews, often due to being being bulky or having a poorly designed user interface. Apple saw an opportunity, and in October 2001, released their first portable digital music player. [1].
Reception
This first iPod sold very well, despite receiving criticism for its $400 price tag, and lack of Windows compatibility. A second edition, released in 2002, added Windows compatibility. By 2004, the iPod became an astounding success and one of the most highly sought-after items in the consumer electronics market.
In April 2007, Apple announced that they had sold over 100 million iPod players.[2]